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Jessica Cherry's ReImagination Café
by Jessica Cherry
Join Jessica Cherry for documentary-style interviews with people who are reimagining work for a better world.From corporate executives, to mental health professionals, to civic leaders, to owners of small businesses, there are bold individuals all around us who are challenging the status quo, building healthier workplaces, strengthening our communities, and transforming the world of work.These aren't surface-level interviews. The conversations take their time, often going places you don't expect—into the lived experiences, questions, and tensions that shape how we work and lead.Listeners come away with a fresh perspective and a deeper sense of what becomes possible when we bring more creativity, care, and honesty into our work.
Episodes
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Forklift Dance: Seeing the Beauty in Everyday Work and Sparking Change Through Creative Collaboration (Part 2) with Allison Orr
What happens when dance both inspires awe and wonder and serves as a vehicle for connecting people to one another and sparking positive change? In Part 2 of her conversation with host Jessica Cherry, Forklift Danceworks founder and artistic director Allison Orr discusses the continued evolution…
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Forklift Dance: Seeing the Beauty in Everyday Work and Sparking Change Through Creative Collaboration (Part 1) with Allison Orr
What happens when we pay close enough attention to the movements of everyday work to see the beauty—and perhaps even the dance—in what people do? In this first installment of a two-part conversation with host Jessica Cherry, dancer, choreographer, and Forklift Danceworks founder Allison Orr…
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Building a More Hopeful and Resilient Future by Reimagining the Civic Commons (Part 2) with Bridget Marquis
In a time of rising polarization, social fragmentation, and widespread disconnection, how can communities rebuild trust and strengthen civic life? In Part 2 of this two-part episode, Jessica Cherry continues her conversation with Bridget Marquis, Director of Reimagining the Civic Commons…
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Building a More Hopeful and Resilient Future by Reimagining the Civic Commons (Part 1) with Bridget Marquis
In a time of rising polarization, social fragmentation, and widespread disconnection, how can communities rediscover a sense of shared purpose and possibility? Bridget Marquis of Reimagining the Civic Commons argues that the path forward lies in revitalizing our public spaces. In this first...
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Cultivating Change: The Transformative Power of Care Farming with Kate Mudge and Woody Woodroof
In this episode of the ReImagination Café, Jessica welcomes Kate Mudge, Co-Director of the Care Farming Network, and Woody Woodroof, founder of Red Wiggler Care Farm—voices behind a growing movement that uses therapeutic farming to promote health, well-being, and belonging. From one Maryland farm...
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Building Connection & Hope Through the Universal Expression of Dance with Jonathan Hollander
In this episode of Jessica Cherry's ReImagination Café, Jessica welcomes the visionary founder of Battery Dance Company, Jonathan Hollander — a cultural ambassador, changemaker, and global connector through the art of movement and dance. From the streets of New York City to communities around the...
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AI-Driven Assistive Technology: A Path to Empowerment for People with Disabilities with Tiffani Martin
In this episode of ReImagining the Workplace, Jessica Cherry is joined by Tiffani Martin, Founder and CEO of VisioTech, a social tech company with a mission of harnessing the power of human ingenuity and AI to create a more inclusive and accessible world. Tiffani shares her remarkable personal...
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Hope Is Not Silent: Forging the Path to a Trans-Inclusive Workplace with Jess Skaare
In this episode of ReImagining the Workplace, Jessica is joined by Jess Skaare, who describes her experience transitioning and coming out as trans while working at the New York headquarters of a large corporation. Jess first shares her personal experience grappling with her gender identity,...
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Sparkle On! The Prospector Theater Turns Passions Into Professions for People with Disabilities with Valerie Jensen
In this episode of ReImagining the Workplace, Jessica Cherry is joined by Valerie (Val) Jensen, the Founder of the Prospector Theater, which is a 501(c)(3) non-profit dedicated to providing competitive and inclusive employment to people with disabilities through the operation of a first-run movie...
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Transformation at the Intersection of Leadership, Well-Being & DEI with Rudhir Krishtel
In this episode of ReImagining the Workplace, Jessica Cherry is joined by Rudhir Krishtel, founder of Krishtel. Through keynotes, workshops, and coaching, Rudhir and his team ignite transformational change in our workplaces by opening the door to collective dialogues about issues that arise at…
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Ditch the Script: Harnessing the Power of Art & Improvisation to Spread Joy, Reduce Fear and Deliver Better Results with Gary Hirsch
In this episode of ReImagining the Workplace, Jessica Cherry is joined by Gary Hirsch, Co-founder of On Your Feet, which uses storytelling and improvisation to help companies pursue their business objectives. Gary is also the creator of Botjoy, a global art movement designed to spread joy...
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Building a Creative Culture That Ignites Imagination with Heidi Rosenfelder and Jamie Woolf
In this episode of ReImagining the Workplace, Jessica Cherry is joined by Heidi Rosenfelder and Jamie Woolf, the Co-Founders of Creativity Partners. Heidi and Jamie draw on their vast experience working at Pixar Animation Studios, and many other organizations, to conduct cutting edge team culture...
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Gendered Ageism & Women Over 50 Who Are Not Done Yet with Bonnie Marcus
In this episode of ReImagining the Workplace, Jessica Cherry is joined by executive coach, award-winning entrepreneur, and Forbes contributing writer Bonnie Marcus. A passionate advocate for women's advancement in the workplace, Bonnie addresses the "double whammy" of gendered ageism and the…
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Reducing Stress Through Mindful Business Practices with Richard Martin
In this episode of ReImagining the Workplace, Jessica Cherry is joined by Richard Martin, CEO of the Mindful Business Charter, which is a framework for reducing unnecessary stress at work by establishing healthier and more effective ways of working. A former senior partner in an employment law...
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Shedding Light on Pathways to Positive Social Change with Cheryl Stallworth and Melissa Dougherty Part 2
In Part 2 of this 2-part episode of ReImagining the Workplace, Jessica Cherry is joined by Cheryl Stallworth and Melissa Dougherty, co-founders of ShedLight, a social impact consultancy. Cheryl and Melissa discuss the role of corporations in addressing the complex web of challenges we are…
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Shedding Light on Pathways to Positive Social Change with Cheryl Stallworth and Melissa Dougherty Part 1
In Part 1 of this 2-part episode of ReImagining the Workplace, Jessica Cherry is joined by Cheryl Stallworth and Melissa Dougherty, the co-founders of ShedLight, a social impact consultancy. Cheryl and Melissa discuss why they believe that revealing the untold stories of American life is a…
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Relationship-Based Leadership with Mel Comer
In this episode of ReImagining the Workplace, Jessica Cherry is joined by Mel Comer, an experienced CFO and COO, and co-founder of Fuel 3, which provides CFO advisory services and accounting solutions to startups and tech companies in the Web3 world. An inspirational workplace leader whose...
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Mental Health & Well-Being in Law with Michael Kasdan
In this episode of ReImagining the Workplace, Jessica Cherry is joined by Michael (Mike) Kasdan, a law firm partner and Founder of Lawyering While Human, which provides mental health and wellness services for law firms and law schools. Mike takes us behind closed doors, and reveals what it looks...
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Mental Health in the Workplace with Amy Johnston
In this episode of ReImagining the Workplace, Jessica Cherry is joined by Amy Johnston, a licensed clinical social worker and Clinical Director at Urban Wellness, a mental health organization in Chicago. Amy discusses with Jessica how she conceptualizes mental health, dismantling stigma in our...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Join Jessica Cherry for documentary-style interviews with people who are reimagining work for a better world.From corporate executives, to mental health professionals, to civic leaders, to owners of small businesses, there are bold individuals all around us who are challenging the status quo, building healthier workplaces, strengthening our communities, and transforming the world of work.These aren't surface-level interviews. The conversations take their time, often going places you don't expect—into the lived experiences, questions, and tensions that shape how we work and lead.Listeners come away with a fresh perspective and a deeper sense of what becomes possible when we bring more creativity, care, and honesty into our work.
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